Description
Hearty hamburger hashbrown casserole delivers comfort and flavor in one satisfying dish. Cheesy layers of crispy potatoes and seasoned ground beef create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
Potatoes:
- 1 (30 ounces) bag frozen hashbrowns
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can cream of mushroom soup
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing a greased baking dish for the hearty casserole.
- Sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent, then add ground beef and cook thoroughly, ensuring meat is evenly browned.
- Drain any excess fat from the meat to prevent a greasy texture.
- Combine the cooked beef with hashbrowns, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, shredded cheese, milk, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir the ingredients until well incorporated, creating a creamy and cohesive mixture.
- Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps the ingredients set and makes serving easier.
- Slice and serve the warm, comforting casserole directly from the baking dish.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version of the casserole.
- Swap regular hashbrowns with cauliflower hashbrowns for a low-carb alternative that maintains delicious texture.
- Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetable nutrition and enhanced flavor complexity.
- Try different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack to customize the taste profile and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg